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'Flagrant and serious violations': Senator accused of illegally using campaign funds to splurge on pricey trips to Europe and 'California wine country'

The article discusses allegations against Senator Kyrsten Sinema for misusing campaign funds for personal luxury trips. According to the Campaign Legal Center, Sinema spent over $180,000 on luxury hotels, resorts, and private car services in Europe and California's wine country, which they argue violates campaign finance laws. These expenditures included stays at high-end locations like the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay and the Four Seasons in Paris. The complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) claims these trips were not for official business or campaign purposes but for personal enjoyment, suggesting a pattern of personal use of campaign funds. The allegations also highlight that Sinema's campaign reported no disbursements for political events or meetings during these trips, further questioning the legitimacy of the expenses.

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